Te Rau Horopito vs Te Waitai Sefton School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 48 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Te Rau Horopito
Rolleston ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
100 students
Te Waitai Sefton School
Sefton ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
131 students
| Measure | Te Rau Horopito Rolleston, Canterbury | Te Waitai Sefton School Sefton, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 58 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #107 of 187 | #95 of 187 |
| National rank | #662 of 1,559 | #614 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1โ8 | Years 1โ8 |
| Students | 100 | 131 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 434 | 434 |
| Total roll | 100 | 131 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | โ | 16.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 23% | 13% |
| Pacific students | 9% | 0.8% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Rolleston | Sefton |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | terauhoropito.school.nz/ | www.sefton.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขTe Waitai Sefton School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (60.6 vs 58.4).
- โขTe Waitai Sefton School does better on roll size (131 vs 100).
- โขTe Waitai Sefton School is the larger school with 131 students compared with 100.
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Te Rau Horopito better than Te Waitai Sefton School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Te Waitai Sefton School ranks higher (60.6 vs 58.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Te Rau Horopito and Te Waitai Sefton School?
About 48 km in a straight line, between Rolleston and Sefton in Canterbury.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Te Rau Horopito: 434. Te Waitai Sefton School: 434. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Te Rau Horopito and Te Waitai Sefton School rank in Canterbury?
Te Rau Horopito is 107th of 187 and Te Waitai Sefton School is 95th of 187 among full primary schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).